by Kathy Thayer Recreation Manager 2 025 has been a banner year for GRF Recreation t that brought positive changes to the department. Joining us this year as our new event coordinator is Gary Fitch, who produced nine sold out bus excursions from “Hamilton” to “Moulin Rouge!,” closing out the holiday season with “The Nutcracker” at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa. Fitch comes to

NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCES Leisure World clubhouses offer two opportunities to ring in the New Year on Wednesday, Dec. 31: Clubhouse 4 from 6-9 p.m.: The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards. This year, by popular demand they will be back on New Year’s Eve in Clubhouse 4. The doors open at 5:30 and the

Current and prospective subscribers of the Golden Rain Foundation email newsletter LW Live can now customize their email preferences. Subscribers can now opt in or out of five email categories: • LW Alert: Important emergency information about fires, natural disasters and more. These alerts will contain safety information relevant to all Leisure World residents and will be reserved only

PARTIAL GATE CLOSURE by Ruth Osborn Communications Director The inbound lane of the North Gate will be partially closed for three days—from Jan. 10-13—for concrete road repairs. The exit lane will remain open during the project. Signs will be placed near Seal Beach Boulevard near Orange County Fire Station 48 to alert drivers that North Gate entry is closed. Residents should avoid